The Motueka Star PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. “Te Ora Mota Iwi." TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1903.

Motueka Star, Volume IV, Issue 188, 9 June 1903, Page 3

The Motueka Star PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. “Te Ora Mota Iwi." TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1903.

The flippant criticism of Mr Roderick McKenzie’s speech at Murchison, v'hich appeared in a late issue of the Greymouth Evening Star, is unworthy of that usually well conducted journal,

and furnishes another argument in ] favor of Mr McKenzie’s contention, that newspaper editors, before indulging in criticism, should make themselves conversant with the true facts of the case. In the first place, Mr McKenzie never said he was in favor of"the. policy of Prohibitionists, nor did he make any reference to the “ Electoral Roll” ; he certainly referred to the Electoral Act, disapproving of the clause allowing aDy duly qualified person, on payment of .£lO deposit, to become a candidate for Parliamentary honors, and he furnished what he considered reasons for an increase in the amount of deposit. Again, the quotation from “ Scotland’s baid” is incorrectly given, proving that the editor has n« t read his Burns for many years, and that he no Scotchman. Referring to the increase of our indebtedness by fourteen millions during the past ten years, the member did not say he looked upon the increase as a “good thing” ; he simply pointed out that of the sum in question the interest of ten millions did not come out of the pockets of the taxpayers in general, but was furnished by the borrowers who received moneys under loans to local bodies, and advances to settlers. The statement that he (Mr McKenzie) was in favor of “ making an asphalt track from Murchison to the Six Mile” was a prompt reply to one of those silly, idiotic questions so often submitted to members when addressing their constituents, and if the editor of the Star, in searching after truth, takes as gospel such queries and replies, then he is indeed wanting in a sense of the fitness of things. We quite agree with our contemporary in the remark that “ Motueka’s representative is prepared to look well after his constituent’s interests,” and that “he is one of New Zealand’s representatives,” but we should not adopt the same style of expressing ourselves on the point.

Mr ET. E. Gilbert, Executor, notifie s that all accounts owing to the estate of the late Mrs McDonald must be paid by the 30th June ; also that accounts against the estate must be sent in by the same date. The Borough Council will hold its monthly meeting this evening. In view of the substantial support accorded, the owners of the direct steamer Manaroa have decided to continue the weekly running of that vessel between Motueka and Wellington. We have no doubt, when the new mail contract is entered into provision will be made for a continuous weekly mail service, which has been greatly appreciated by exporters and others. Mr J. H. Boundy has notified the various School Committees in the Nelson Education Board district that he is a candidate for one of the vacancies on the Board. The election takes place on Monday, the 27th July. The Anchor Co’s s.s Kennedy is advertised to leave Motueka for Nelson at 8 o’clock tomorrow morning. She leaves the last mentioned port for the West Coast. Shippers please note. Messrs J. W. Tatton and Son, the well known dentists, of Nelson, will pay a professional visit to Motueka on the 19th and 20th of this month. An esteemed correspondent informs us that on Thursday last Mr A. Chaytor, of Richmond, was married to Miss Mary Evelyn Allen, eldest daughter of the late John Allen, Esq., Picton, for many years Stipendary Magistrate and Warden for Marlborough. The ceremony took place at All Saints’ Church, Nelson, the officiating clergyman being Rev E. C. Robison. After the wedding the guests were entertained by Mrs Saxon, with whom Miss Allen had been staying. For Influenza and Cold in the Head take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Is 6d and 2s 6d. ’

In onr report of the annual meeting of the Motueka .Licensing Committee we omitted to state that Mr A. T, Maginnity appeared for Messrs*Robert Kerr, of Brightwater, and James Reilly, of Takaka. The other day we heard of an instance of steady application to business and a desire to be proficient in the same, which is well woithy of being recorded. A young man in the Takaka district took a situation in the local butter factory, at a. low rate'of wage, for the purpose of having some definite occupation in life. The prospects of advancement were not encouraging, but he stuck to the work and learned all he could, although inducements of higher wages were held out to him if be would follow some other occupation. He was was not to be led away by a temporary enrichment of his pocket. The manaager brought him along, and eventually advised him to try his luck in the North Island. This he did, and by the aid of recommendations, secured an appointment as manager of a butter factory, which carries with it a very good salary. The Otago A. and P. Society’s show, which closed on Friday last, is always looked forward to with interest by Southern residents, on account of the friendly rivalry existing between manaoers of butter and cheese factories for pride of place. We notice by the prize list that the Edendale factory (butter and cheese) secured first, second and fom uh in the ocwt class for cheese (col-.:red) and during the show carried ofl three first prizes, four second, and one third. The Waikouaiti factory (butter and cheese) gained first prize for white cheese, and the Wyndham* Butter factory secured first, second and thud prizes Tne managers of the three factories mentioned were trained by Mr J. Sawers, well known in the dairying world, who also had as a pupil Mr John Cameron, of Messrs Rankin and Son’s factory. Mr Cameron holds certificates for both cheese and butter making. A dancing class is to be started in the Motueka Institute Hall on Thursday evening, when intending members are invited to be present. All arrangements have been perfected and the Committee has been fortunate enough in securing the services of Mr R. Bate as accompanyist. The class promises to be a great success, as a considerable amount of support has been guaranteed. The following appears in a late issue of the Cheviot News “Mr E. Powis asks the person who was seen removing the harness from the mouth of the Uurunui rivei* to return it at once to save further trouble.” We should very much like to inspect that “ harness.” .The Wellington Woollen Manufacturing Company is importing a plant for manufacturing worsted, and the machinery is expected to reach Wellington at an early date. The mills have been very busy during the past year, and there is a bright outlook for all departments. Great difficulty has been experienced at the factory during the past twelve months in getting o-lrls and women for the machines, and work has been hampered through thescarcitv of this class of labour. The Premier has indicated that le gislation during the coming session will take the shape of abolishing elective licensing committees and placing the duty of licensing administration upon the Stipendary Magistracy. The Otago Daily Times states that a pile of cornsacks transhipped from the Gracchus into another vessel, and subsequently discharged from the latter as dangerous cargo, have since been made use of by children for hide and seek, and as a convenient seat by the people watching ships go out. *** Subscription to MOTUEKA STAR— ThereShilhngs and Sixpence a Quarter whhh max begin any time

SOCIAL AND PRESENTATION. There was a large attendance of members of the Methodist Church at the Oddfellows’ Half last Wednesday evening for the purpose of acknowledging the valuable services rendered to the congregation, during many years past, by Miss Eva McGlashen, who is about to enter into the bonds of matrimony. The chair was occupied by Rev. Mr Reader and after a few verses of a well known hymn, the pioceedings were opened by prayer, This was followed by a song, nicely rendered by Miss M. Delany, who was accompanied by Mr Reader. The chairman said they had met to make some slight recognition of Miss McGlashen’s services to the Methodist Church in Motueka, she having acted most efficiently as organist for many years. She had been most faithful in the discharge of her onerous duties, and the congregation felt they could not let her leave the district without making her some presentation as a tangible her services. He had great pleasure, on behalf of the members of the church, in presenting Miss McGlashen with the accompanying gift, a handsome cruetjjstand and took the opportunity of trusting her future §life would be a*happy one, and t accompanied by God’s blessing. Mr Fletcher, on behalf of Miss McGlashen, heartily thanked them for their handsome'presentation, which had come as a great surprise to her. Miss McGlashen desired him to state that the choir, who had all worked amicablv together, were also deserving of a word of praise. Mr VV. J. Moffatt, as a member of the congregation, took the opportunity of acknowledging the valued services of Miss McGlashen as organist of the church. He also expressed the indebtedness of the congregation to the choir for services rendered, and likewise to all the members of the McGlashen family, who had been prominent supporters of the Methodist Church. He concluded by extending the best wishes of to Miss McGlashen and hoped that happiness in the future would be her lot. During the evening a duet was given by Mrs Bennett and Miss M. Delany (accompanyist Mrs Harris), songs by Miss K. Delany and Mr Reader |(both accompanied by Miss M. Delany)' and recitation by Mr Fletcher. Mr Joseph Williams was also present with his phonograph, which rendered several selections during the evening, the same being highly appreciated. A number of pastimes were also indulged in and taken altogether, a most enjoyable time was spent. Not unmindful of the wants of the inner man, the ladies of the congregation provided an ample supply of & good things in the way of refreshments, to which full justice was done. At the wool and skin sales in Wellington last Friday, Messrs Murray, Roberts and Go. report having offered 5 forty five bales of wool and 1800 sheep skins. The attendance of buyers was good, and prices were very firm for botn wool and skins. They quote : Wool : Good medium crossbred 4d to s|d per lb, dingy and cotted crossbred 3fd to 4fd lb, coarse crossbred 4fd to 4|d lb, lambs’ wool 4|d to 5d lb, locks and pieces 2d to 3|d lb, erutchings 2|d to 3gd lb. Skins: Crossbred medium to fine 4|d to s§d lb, crossbred coarse to medium to 5d lb, crossbred half to three quarter wools 4d to 5d lb, dead and hoggets 3|d to 4d lb, lambs 4|d to Uod lb, pelts 8d to Is 4d each. Hoarsenss in a child that is subject to croup is a sure indication of the approach ofthe disease. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given as coon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupv cough has appeared, it will prevent the attack It always cures and cures quickly J A, Manoy sells it.